Category Archives: Nov/Dec 2012

Rest Insured

Posted on November 7, 2012
The right insurance means longevity for your camp. © Can Stock Photo Inc./igordutina

The role of insurance is vital to your camp’s overall risk management plan because it provides the resource needed to fund the losses a camp may incur. This article offers insights and tips in understanding the role insurance plays, selecting … Continue reading →

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Interpreting “Green” To Retreat Guests

Posted on November 6, 2012
Encourage retreat guests to reduce, reuse, and recycle. ©CanStock Photo Inc./mangostock

Recently, I became a volunteer for the National Park Service (NPS). As part of my training, I was introduced to the concept of interpretation. In NPS language, the task of interpreting is to introduce a visitor to the natural or … Continue reading →

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Catching Sunshine

Posted on November 5, 2012
Solar panels help the camp reduce energy costs. Photo courtesy of International Sports Training Camp

When they first began their “green energy” journey, International Sports Training Camp (ISTC) Directors Mark Major and Kara Klaus-Major were intimidated by the task. With approximately 270 campers and 130 staff members in residence each week, the directors discussed the … Continue reading →

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Risky Business

Posted on November 1, 2012
When you're taking risks, it's good to have an insurance agent you can trust! ©iStockphoto.com/sophie4

Late last week, my wife called to let me know our insurance agent had given her the inside scoop on exactly how to insure our first teen driver and that it wasn’t going to cost nearly as much as she … Continue reading →

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